When Rockets GM Daryl Morey decided not to bring Rick Adelman back, it wasn’t an easy decision. Morey knows Adelman didn’t do enough to be fired, but knew his Rockets needed to move in another direction. “Tough, tough set of […]
Author: Nick Lilja
University of San Diego Bribery case sees interesting wrinkle
Richard Garmo, the man accused of participating in a sports betting business to affect the outcome of basketball games at the University of San Diego is set to be granted a release from federal prison. The 42-year-old was described in […]
Blue Jays make moves, trade with A’s
After dropping back-to-back games against teh Red Sox, the Blue Jays are making moves. The Toronto Blue Jays traded southpaw David Purcey to the Oakland Athletics for to right-hander Daniel Farquhar. Farquhar, 24, was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays […]
Harrison Barnes returns
North Carolina’s Harrison Barnes will return for his sophomore season instead of declaring for the NBA draft. Barnes, a 6-foot-8 forward and the Atlantic Coast Conference rookie of the year, averaged about 16 points per game and was widely regarded […]
Jets’ Braylon Edwards says NFL labor dispute may take until summer
Braylon “Zen” Edwards can catch the ball without seeing. And now, he is using his psychic abilities to see into the future. I know what you’re thinking: The future, Conan? “I think it will be settled sometime around July or […]
Josh Selby NBA bound
Josh Selby is about to live up to the name “one-and-done.” His career in the college ranks is over. And his NBA career may never start. When Selby signed his letter of intent to Kansas it wasn’t an orientation – […]
Almost a day off…
No, this isn’t a Jimmy Cannon column. Although, I wish it were. At least then we could all share in a good chuckle. Did you over notice that… guy’s who refer to you as “friend” rarely are. Anyway, this is […]
Soccer… or not to Soccer?
Alright, after covering futbol for about a week or two now it has come to my attention that people are quite torn. Natalie Imbruglia would be proud. About half of our fantastic readers have greeted us with: “Soccer? WTF, mate?!?” […]
The Harrison Barnes saga continues
It’s like the Puff Daddy of college basketball. Can’t stop. Won’t stop. Harrison Barnes was reportedly out playing pick-up basketball with teammates today. “Just spoke with Harrison Barnes after his pickup game at Granville,” Jarrard Cole, managing editor of The […]
LATEST: Harrison Barnes’ decision
The decision seems to be leaning more one direction. Harrison Barnes is reportedly registering for summer classes at UNC. isportsweb.com is reporting that sources are pointing to his return, as well. Meanwhile, NBAdraft.net has removed Harrison Barnes from their 2011 […]